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// CODE SNIPPET

8.15.14* Open-Grid Ceilings

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of New York State > 8 Installation Requirements > 8.15 Special Situations > 8.15.14* Open-Grid Ceilings
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Open-grid ceilings shall only be installed beneath sprinklers where one of the following is met:
  1. Open-grid ceilings in which the openings are 1/4 in. (6 mm) or larger in the least dimension, where the thickness or depth of the material does not exceed the least dimension of the opening, and where such openings constitute 70 percent of the area of the ceiling material. The spacing of the sprinklers over the open-grid ceiling shall then comply with the following:
    1. In light hazard occupancies where sprinkler spacing (either spray or old-style sprinklers) is less than 10 ft × 10 ft (3 m × 3 m), a minimum clearance of at least 18 in. (450 mm) shall be provided between the sprinkler deflectors and the upper surface of the open-grid ceiling. Where spacing is greater than 10 ft × 10 ft (3 m × 3 m) but less than 10 ft × 12 ft (3 m × 3.7 m), a clearance of at least 24 in. (600 mm) shall be provided from spray sprinklers and at least 36 in. (900 mm) from old-style sprinklers. Where spacing is greater than 10 ft × 12 ft (3 m × 3.7 m), a clearance of at least 48 in. (1.2 m) shall be provided.
    2. In ordinary hazard occupancies, open-grid ceilings shall be permitted to be installed beneath spray sprinklers only. Where sprinkler spacing is less than 10 ft × 10 ft (3 m × 3 m), a minimum clearance of at least 24 in. (600 mm) shall be provided between the sprinkler deflectors and the upper surface of the open-grid ceiling. Where spacing is greater than 10 ft × 10 ft (3 m × 3 m), a clearance of at least 36 in. (900 mm) shall be provided.
  2. Other types of open-grid ceilings shall be permitted to be installed beneath sprinklers where they are listed for such service and are installed in accordance with instructions contained in each package of ceiling material.

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8.15.14* Installation Requirements, Open-Grid Ceilings
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Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of New York State > 8 Installation Requirements > 8.15 Special Situations > 8.15.14* Open-Grid Ceilings
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Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of New York State > 8 Installation Requirements > 8.15 Special Situations > 8.15.14* Open-Grid Ceilings
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